Scope
Reference
4453
Description
We are seeking a service that delivers a programme to support Looked After Children who are struggling to feel a sense of belonging or have their needs met in school. It is also to include targeted interventions to support the adults particularly those working with CWCF, enabling them to adopt a more trauma-informed, relational and restorative approach to their practice. This service is to start 1st April 2026 for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend for a further 2 years. The primary service users of this work is to help children who are particularly dysregulated or unsettled to get 'back on track' by ensuring the adults around them are better equipped, supported and connected in their response. This service must meet the needs of residents in the administrative areas of Oxfordshire, including Children We Care For who are residing both in-county and out of county.
Total value (estimated)
- £42,000 excluding VAT
- £50,400 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Extensions will be selected if required.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
Contract locations
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
Suppliers from Oxfordshire
Conditions of participation
None
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
28 July 2025, 10:00am
Tender submission deadline
2 September 2025, 4:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Questions | Quality Questions covers five areas- Operations, Implementation, User Engagement, Quality and Monitoring |
Quality | 90.00% |
| Pricing | Price | 10.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Oxfordshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZNW-8281-MHNM
County Hall
Oxford
OX1 1ND
United Kingdom
Contact name: Ms Priscilla Opare Mintah
Email: Startwellprocurement@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Website: http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government